--- title: "Autism Support Services in South Central" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19c2142d-27ea-4091-a7a7-3dfe2d1c37db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19c2142d-27ea-4091-a7a7-3dfe2d1c37db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19c2142d-27ea-4091-a7a7-3dfe2d1c37db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19c2142d-27ea-4091-a7a7-3dfe2d1c37db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE" published: "2021-09-21" --- # Autism Support Services in South Central Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19c2142d-27ea-4091-a7a7-3dfe2d1c37db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19c2142d-27ea-4091-a7a7-3dfe2d1c37db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19c2142d-27ea-4091-a7a7-3dfe2d1c37db.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Autism Support Services in South Central" is being conducted by the Ministry of Justice, focusing on providing specialist support for individuals with Autism in the South Central region, specifically within the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police Crime Commissioner areas. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 5th October 2021. This initiative is part of the Probation Services Dynamic Framework, with an anticipated contract award date in January 2022. The procurement intends to address the needs of people on probation with Autism, reflecting a growing recognition of the challenge this demographic faces within the Criminal Justice System. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those equipped to deliver mental health support and complex case management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in this tender, as they can offer tailored services that meet the specific needs of individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Businesses interested in this opportunity should consider reaching out to the Probation Commercial Team at the Ministry of Justice for further engagement. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to procure Autism support services within the South Central region, for People on Probation, and is seeking to launch a competition in October 2021 using the Probation Services Dynamic Framework, with an indicative Contract Award Date of January 2022. A recent MOJ call for evidence on Neuro-divergence estimates that approximately 15-20% of the adult population has some form of neuro-divergence (ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism etc.) with Autism affecting 1-2% of the population. However, the evidence submitted also suggests that individuals with neuro-divergence are significantly over-represented in the Criminal Justice System with 5-7% of those referred to liaison and diversion services, as living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Within prisons the prevalence of autistic 'traits' or 'indicators' is estimated be around three times as high (16% - 19%). There is a huge variation in the impact of Autistic Spectrum Condition on daily life from individual to individual. Whilst people living with Autistic Spectrum Condition can have increased memory ability and other specialist individual skills, they may experience difficulties with language and speech, motor skills, behaviour, memory, learning and other neurological functions. This service shall provide specialist support and development to People on Probation with a diagnosis of, or strongly suspected of living with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. This service shall address the individual needs of People on Probation with Autistic Spectrum Condition, helping them to develop strategies and coping mechanisms for everyday life and enabling them to better comply with Probation requirements and address offending behaviour, alongside providing the Probation Practitioner with insights on service adjustments and other approaches to best meet the needs of the individual with Autistic Spectrum Condition. The Authority envisages that there will be 2 separate Lots, and subsequently 2 separate Contracts for this service for the following Police Crime Commissioner areas in South Central: Lot 1: Hampshire Lot 2: Thames Valley The Authority are happy to be contacted by any providers that may be able to provide services to these regions. Please contacts us at ProbationDynamicFramework@justice.gov.uk Please note, the procurement will be conducted through the Probation Services Dynamic Framework (PSDF).Only Providers who have submitted a PSDF SQ and qualified onto the PSDF under DF.07 Emotional Wellbeing will be invited to bid Additional information: To clarify the Authority are procuring Autism Support Services in the South Central probation region, which covers Hampshire and Thames Valley PCC region(s). If you have any queries regarding this potential tender opportunity, please contact us at probationdynamicframework@justice.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36e2c25-ffad-4a9e-8701-2957a7529ae5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75231240 - Probation services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Sep 2021 at 14:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36e2c25-ffad-4a9e-8701-2957a7529ae5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36e2c25-ffad-4a9e-8701-2957a7529ae5 21st September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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